Get on your marks for these nostalgic photos of Hartlepool people tackling the Great North Run

An estimated 60,000 competitors are taking part in the 2025 Great North Run this Sunday.

So we thought we would delve into our archives to uncover these nostalgic photos of Hartlepool people who have braved the 13.1-mile course between Newcastle and South Shields.

9. It's a shoe in

Stephanie McIntyre was running the 2020 Great North Run to raise funds for Meningitis Now. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid

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10. Running mates

Russell Welsh, right, was in preparation for the 2016 race with running guide Andrew Lee after losing his sight. Photo: Stu Norton

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11. Raising money

Bill Ash, centre, in training for the 2004 Great North Run. Photo: SH

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12. Great effort

Anne Saunders, right, pictured with Hartlepool and District Hospice's Lis Corfield, raised more than £1,000 for the hospice by completing the 2006 race. Photo: GW

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